The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Specialist Fourth Class David E. Naismith (ASN: RA-11463550), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on 21 November 1967, while on patrol as a Military Police Man in Karlsruhe, Germany. Specialist Naismith and his partner observed a German National’s automobile turned over and come to rest on its side line across streetcar tracks which run down the center of a heavily traveled street. Specialist Naismith, disregarding the hazards of oncoming traffic, ran to the automobile to render assistance to the occupant. While attempting to extricate the occupant, he observed a streetcar rapidly bearing down upon them, the operator of the streetcar apparently having failed to see the overturned auto. In spite of the imminent danger and with complete disregard for his own safety, Specialist Naismith continued his efforts and succeeded just as the streetcar struck the auto, narrowly avoiding being crushed between the overturned vehicle and the streetcar. Quick reaction on Specialist Naismith’s part save the German national from serious injury and possible death. This act of heroism above and beyond the call of duty demonstrated unusual courage and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the military service. [This award supersedes the Army Commendation Medal awarded to Specialist Naismith for heroism on 21 November 1967, as announced in General Orders Number 37, Headquarters Seventh Army Support Demand, dated live in March 1968.]